For many women, the subject of pay is a fraught one: we all know women earn less. It's there, always in the background. Yet, concrete information on salaries is hard to come by. So either you suspect you are underpaid compared to your male peers – causing a vague sense of frustration – or you actually find out you are, forcing the unforgettably demeaning knowledge of being undervalued. One of the more memorable examples is Lilly Ledbetter, who found an anonymous note in her mailbox at work showing that her pay was as much as 40% lower than that of her male peers. She found out after 19 years. We're working with our friends at ProPublica to cast light on the stories women usually never talk about. Tell us about your equal pay awakenings. We'll compile them in an article that will share your experience and help others.